Hood College

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Mission

Hood College prepares students to excel in meeting the personal, professional and global challenges of the future. Hood is committed to the integration of the liberal arts, the professions and technology, to the exploration of values, a sense of community and to the preparation of students for lives of responsibility and leadership.
Academics

Hood's beautiful 50-acre campus in the middle of charming, historic Frederick, Md., is ideally situated, just an hour's drive from the bustling cities of Washington, D.C., and Baltimore.
Diverse Students

Hood students hail from 31 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, and 25 countries.
Total Enrollment

* More than 100 dedicated professors ensure a low student-to-teacher ratio that ensures personal and high-quality attention.
* There are 80 full-time faculty members—most of whom hold a doctorate—who get to know the special strengths of each student.
Student-to-Faculty Ratios

* More than 60 clubs and organizations
* 16 honor societies
* Popular events include May Madness, Ring Ceremony, Fall Family Weekend, "Messiah" concert and dance, and current and classical movie showings

Courses and Masters at this school

The archaeology concentration within the art major requires a minimum of 30 credits at the 200-level or above. Archaeology Concentration The art and archaeology major with a concentration in archaeology introduces students to the art, artifacts and cultures of...

Students who wish to teach art at the preK-12 level should plan to major in Art and Archaeology with an Art Education Concentration. Students in this concentration receive a strong training in traditional studio media, including design, drawing, painting, photography,...

Requirements for the Major The art major requires a minimum of 31 credits in art with 25 credits at the 200-level or above. Students may take a maximum of 60 credits, including 100-level courses. Studio Art Concentration The studio art concentration first gives...

The Master of Fine Arts in Ceramic Arts provides academic preparation for candidates pursuing professional careers in the visual arts, teaching and museum positions. Students will develop a critical understanding of art, aesthetics and cultural education, and...

The art history concentration within the art major requires a minimum of 31 credits in art with 25 credits at the 200-level or above. Students may take a maximum of 60 credits, including 100-level courses. Art History Concentration The art history concentration...

We offer majors in Chemistry and Biochemistry that effectively prepare students for post-baccalaureate employment and graduate school in chemistry, biochemistry or biology programs. Our majors are excellent choices for students planning careers in research,...

Hood’s Department of Biology provides students with a challenging academic environment and an excellent preparation for the future.Our faculty is comprised of committed teachers and mentors who actively work with students to make inquiries about the living world,...

Studying the physical and biological sciences at a liberal arts college provides students with direct interaction with faculty in a small classroom setting, hands-on experience with modern laboratory equipment and instrumentation, and the opportunity to work...

Overview The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science is professionally oriented, and students will learn sound software engineering practices, using object-oriented languages such as Java and C++.The B.S. degree includes courses in computer programming;...

The Master of Science in Computer Science is 33-credit degree program for persons seeking to enhance their professional qualifications and stature through graduate study in computer science. Individuals who graduate from the program will acquire knowledge and...

The early childhood education program with student teaching (student internship) leads to Maryland certification to teach nursery school, prekindergarten, kindergarten and grades one, two and three. Student teaching consists of field work and assignment to placements...

The faculty of economics is a community of teacher-scholars engaged in theoretical, empirical and historical approaches to the study of the global economy and the varieties of capitalism extant in the world today. The faculty aims to create a collaborative teaching,...

The Hood College Educational Leadership Program provides participants the opportunity to build leadership capacity while meeting the Maryland State Department of Education academic requirements for administrator certification. Knowledge acquired through courses...

Designed to meet the needs of environmental professionals and educators wishing to pursue a graduate degree part-time while working full-time during the day. The Hood program is unique in Maryland because courses are offered in the evenings with some supplementary...

The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures offers a major in French that, in addition to providing understanding of the French language and culture, gives a new perspective on the English language and American culture. The major also prepares students...

The Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures offers a combined French-German major that, in addition to providing understanding of the French and German languages and cultures, gives a new perspective on the English language and American culture. The...

Hood's Master of Arts in Thanatology program is one of the few in the United States specifically designed to prepare people to work with the terminally ill and the bereaved, as well as persons prepared to provide death education at all levels in a variety of...

History at Hood is the challenging and exciting study of the human past in all its dimensions. If you've enjoyed reading historical novels or visiting historic sites, exploring museums or re-enacting past time periods, the History program will allow you to develop...

Originally designed at the request of the region’s high-technology community, the Master of Science in Information Technology is a 30 to 43 credit program of study designed to provide career preparation and professional development for individuals with varying...

The Master of Science in the Management of Information Technology (MIT) is an inter-discipline graduate degree designed to meet the growing demand for managers with both business and information technology skills. The purpose of the MIT program is to prepare...